Video: Boxing | Boxing Defense Part 2, The Bob & Weave, & The Slip | Coach Anthony Boxing by Coach Anthony. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Rolling under a hook lets you slip danger and come up in counter position. It demands leg strength and rhythm.
3 key details
- Drop with your legs in a U shape, not by bending at the waist.
- Keep your eyes on the target throughout.
- Come up ready to punch from the new angle.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Squat warm-up
- 3:00Roll under a rope or line
- 2:00Roll and counter hook
- 3:00Slip, roll, counter combos
- 1:00Leg stretch
Safety
If your knees complain, make the roll shallower.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
